CI 44090

CAS Number
3087-16-9
Function
Colorant
Safety Rating
MODERATE

Regulatory Status

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡บ EU Status permitted
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ US Status prohibited
US Notes Not an approved FDA D&C or FD&C color additive for cosmetics in the US. Green S is banned as a food/cosmetic colorant by the FDA.

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Safety Data

Margin of Safety (MoS)
not established
Dermal Absorption
low
Sensitization
low

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Expert Verdict

CI 44090 is permitted in the EU but prohibited in the US as a cosmetic colorant.

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Concern Level: Moderate

Regulatory Flags

not-fda-approved eu-food-colorant-e142 synthetic-dye triphenylmethane-dye purity-criteria-required jecfa_concern

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CI 44090 safe in cosmetics?

CI 44090 is permitted in the EU but prohibited in the US as a cosmetic colorant. The EU classifies CI 44090 as "permitted". Safety rating: MODERATE.

Is CI 44090 allowed in the EU?

CI 44090 EU regulatory status: permitted. This is based on EU Regulation 1223/2009 and its amendments.

What does CI 44090 do in cosmetics?

CI 44090 functions as: Colorant. It is classified as a cosmetic ingredient in our database. CAS number: 3087-16-9.

What is the Margin of Safety for CI 44090?

not established The Margin of Safety (MoS) is calculated using SCCS methodology. A MoS above 100 is generally considered safe. Use the MoS Calculator tool to calculate MoS for your specific formulation and product category.

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